Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
Why was Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms recalled?
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidde.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
- Company
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 94,000
- Sold at
- Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
- Recall date
- July 9, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.